What is the severity of CVE-2019-20559?

CVE-2019-20559 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of private photos on the lock screen.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20559?

To fix CVE-2019-20559, ensure that your Samsung device is updated to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20559?

CVE-2019-20559 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 9.0.

Can CVE-2019-20559 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-20559 requires physical access to the device to exploit, as it involves viewing photos on the lock screen.

What are the implications of CVE-2019-20559?

The implications of CVE-2019-20559 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive images stored on the device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-20559

low

2.4

CWE

306

24/3/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-20559

First published: Tue Mar 24 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) software. Gallery allows viewing of photos on the lock screen. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-15055 (October 2019).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=9.0

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https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20559?
CVE-2019-20559 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of private photos on the lock screen.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20559?
To fix CVE-2019-20559, ensure that your Samsung device is updated to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20559?
CVE-2019-20559 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 9.0.
Can CVE-2019-20559 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-20559 requires physical access to the device to exploit, as it involves viewing photos on the lock screen.
What are the implications of CVE-2019-20559?
The implications of CVE-2019-20559 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive images stored on the device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20559?
CVE-2019-20559 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of private photos on the lock screen.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20559?
To fix CVE-2019-20559, ensure that your Samsung device is updated to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-20559?
CVE-2019-20559 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 9.0.
Can CVE-2019-20559 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-20559 requires physical access to the device to exploit, as it involves viewing photos on the lock screen.
What are the implications of CVE-2019-20559?
The implications of CVE-2019-20559 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive images stored on the device.